I'm hoping Speier and he is currently listed as their closer everywhere I have looked. Lopez was drafted in both drafts I have been in and Speier has been undrafted in both. Speier could be a major steal if he lands and holds the job.

I've been seeing just the opposite...that it was Lopez's job to lose and he would probably be in the closer's role to start the season...with Speier probably taking over at some point if (when)Lopez struggles...

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."-Ayn Rand

What I find screwy is the fact that Lopez went 12 for 12 in save opps at the end of last year and Speier, a so-so closer from Colorado, somehow boots Lopez from the gig (at least in print). I don't know about you but I'd stick with the 12/12 guy and then use Speier as backup.